Banten Police Harvest 1,772 Hectares of Corn to Boost Food Security
Banten Police harvested 1,772 hectares of corn, producing over 2,442 tons, with Bulog set to absorb output to stabilize prices and support farmers. Read more here.
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Economy
Shell Indonesia Denies Job Cuts Amid Fuel Import Policy Speculation
Shell Indonesia refutes reports of layoffs tied to fuel import policy, clarifying social media rumors while confirming supply adjustments at stations. Read more here.
National
Former Radical Sympathizers in Central Sulawesi Get Farming Aid from Police to Boost Reintegration
Indonesian police handed out farming tools and corn seeds to former radical sympathizers in Central Sulawesi, aiming at economic reintegration and deradicalization. Read more here.
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Prioritize Safety of Children and the Vulnerables Amid MBG Poisoning Cases: IDAI
The Indonesian Pediatric Society warns the government to prioritize safety in the Free Nutritious Meal program after poisoning cases hit children, toddlers, and pregnant women. Read more here.
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Indonesia Faces Alarming Risk from Two Deadly Megathrust Zones: Expert
An Indonesian expert warns the Sunda Strait and Mentawai-Siberut megathrusts could trigger magnitude-9 earthquakes and tsunamis. Learn why the risk is rising.
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President Prabowo Summons BGN Chief Over Free Meal Poisoning Scandal
President Prabowo Subianto to summon Indonesia’s Nutrition Agency chief after dozens of food poisoning cases hit the free meal program. Read more here.
Criminal
Four Gold Miners Rescued After Deadly KKB Attack in Bingki, Papua
Indonesian forces rescue four gold miners who survived a KKB attack in Papua’s Yahukimo regency that left two dead. Read the full story here.
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Indonesian Consulate in Johor Brings Passport Services to Remote Malaysian Island
The Indonesian Consulate in Johor Bahru brings passports and consular services to Pulau Tioman, Malaysia, in a rare outreach to remote Indonesian communities. Read more here.
Sports
Minister Erick Seeks Extra Budget for Indonesia’s SEA Games 2025 Team
Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir meets Finance Minister Purbaya to discuss urgent funding for Indonesia’s SEA Games 2025 athletes. Read the full story here.
National
Police Deploy Medical Teams After 4.5-Magnitude Quake Hits Tanggamus
Police provide free healthcare to residents after a 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Tanggamus, Lampung, with no hospital referrals reported. Read the latest updates here.
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South Kalimantan Police Turn Idle Land into Cornfields to Boost Food Security
South Kalimantan Police cultivate corn on idle land, harvest hundreds of tons, and expand into horticulture, fisheries, and rice distribution to boost Indonesia’s food security. Read more here.
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Minister Muhaimin Vows Evaluation of Free Meal Program After Safety Concerns
Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar promises a thorough review of Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals program while ensuring its continuation as a long-term investment in children’s health. Read more here.
